Item: 9124
Fits: Discovery I | '94 - '99
New antenna installation:
For first time antenna installations:
Use original factory hole or select a location on the front or back fender of car for mounting antenna. In selecting the location, make sure the underside of the fender is free of any obstructions such as weld beads, braces, gussets and sub-fender. The 2-3/4"/70mm bushing allows for use with sub-fenders. Also, be sure that sufficient clearance is available under fender to house antenna, approximately 13"/33cm.
Remove the mounting base from new antenna.
Drill a 1/8"/3mm pilot hole. Then enlarge with a hole saw or drill bit to 5/8"/16mm.
Remove all burrs, paint, road dirt or under coating from around the underside of the hole.
When installing antenna select the proper angle base, spacer and retainer base or reuse original mounting base previously removed from the old antenna.
Custom mounting base may be available from your dealer.
Install the antenna from the underside of the fender. Be sure the retainer rests evenly on the under side of the fender to alleviate any possible damage to the vehicle. Install the gasket, base and nut, finger tighten nut. Align the mast vertically by slightly tightening the antenna-mounting nut while adjusting the mast to be vertical.
To prevent movement and maintain the desired angle, secure the bottom of the motor assembly with the supplied perforated strap. Holes are provided with the strap to accommodate various mounting positions. It may be necessary to bend the strap to conform to the fit of the antenna and car. Be sure the antenna retainer is grounded to the underside of the fender and the black ground wire is grounded properly to the vehicle chassis. If the retainer and ground wire are not properly grounded, the antenna will not work.
With the bottom of the antenna motor assembly secured, the mast at the desired angle and the retainer resting evenly on the underside of the fender, tighten the mounting nut firmly to secure the entire antenna assembly. Do not tighten the nut excessively as this may strip or break the mounting threads or damage contact spring and cause improper antenna operation.
Attach the drain tube to the bottom of motor assembly and route to the outside of the car. Avoid any kinks or bends in the tube that may restrict drainage. (See diagram 1).